As a boy he preferred reading sea stories to doing homework and, at age 16, became an apprentice seaman. Subsequently, Ernest Shackleton’s incredible journeys to the South Pole in the early 1900s made him one of the most famous explorers of modern times. His courage in the face of dangerous conditions and unforeseeable tragedies reveal the great leader that he was. His historic 1914 journey aboard the Endurance has all the drama of an action movie.

Learn all about the thrilling adventures of the Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton and how he and his team survived against the odds. This book commemorates the anniversary of Shackleton's famous Antarctic expedition of 1914-1917, an incredible real-life adventure story of leadership and heroism.

Part of the best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Ernest Shackleton tells the inspiring story of this world-renowned explorer.

Could you survive being stranded in the Antarctic? Ernest Shackleton: Survival in the Antarctic in the True Survival series explores Shackleton's shocking survival story. The book is written with a high interest level and lower level of complexity to serve more mature students reading at lower levels. Clear visuals, colorful photographs (including images of the survivors!), and considerate text help with comprehension and wild facts hold the readers' interest from the first page to the last. A table of contents, glossary, and index all enhance comprehension and vocabulary.

Most explorers are famous for their successes and triumphs, but;Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton never met his ultimate goal of crossing the Antarctic continent.

Description: This Book provides a quick glimpse about the life of Ernest Shackleton

A biography of Sir Ernest Shackleton, the daring, charismatic Antarctic explorer who fell short of his goal of crossing Antarctica, but accomplished a far greater feat by bringing every member of his crew back alive.

-- Biographies of some of the most important explorers the world has known -- Ideal for research or class use -- Written in accessible, easily understood language -- Complements school curriculum The life of the explorer from Great Britain who strove to chart one of the world's most formidable regions.

Highlights the life and accomplishments of the British explorer who fell short of his goal of crossing Antarctica, but accomplished a far greater feat by bringing every member of his crew back alive.

This book commemorates the 100th anniversary of Shackleton's incredible journey aboard the ship Endurance. Relive the hardships faced by Shackleton and his men as their ship became stuck in the Antarctic ice. Learn about how Shackleton managed to lead his team to safety despite incredible odds. Discover the determination and courage that led to their eventual rescue from the frozen wilderness.